Corporate Tax Senior

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Salary – £33,000 - £38,000 – full time equivalent

Hours - Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working (part-time applicants will be considered, minimum 4 days a week)

Holiday – 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing after 5 years' service by one day per each year of service (up to a maximum of 36 days)

About the Corporate Tax Senior role

TC Alexander Sloan was established in 1867. We are proud to be one of Scotland's longest standing independent accountancy firms and have recently joined TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK, to strengthen our position in the market. We work in partnership with our clients, understanding their specific needs and creating a tailored service, backed by current technical expertise. We work across a wide range of sectors, and through integrating accounts, audit, tax and business advice we can provide you with the comprehensive service you need.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Tax Senior to assist the corporate tax manager in our Glasgow office.

The corporate tax department at TC Alexander Sloan provides tax planning, advisory and compliance services to a range of clients including groups of companies, owner-managed companies, research and development businesses, charities, credit unions and members' clubs. This is a client-facing role, and you will be requiring the individual to manage c.180 company tax returns, respond to incoming queries and provide advice to clients continuously.

Key responsibilities of a Corporate Tax Senior will include:

• providing tax advisory and tax compliance services to the Firms' corporate client base.
• supporting the technical and personal development of the tax team.
• preparation of Corporation tax returns.
• advising clients of payments due and follow-up regarding tax repayments.
• preparation of tax accounting schedules, including deferred tax for inclusion in
• company statutory accounts.
• depending on experience, reviewing Tax Returns prepared by more junior members of the team.
• liaising with other departments, as and when necessary.
• proactively identifying opportunities for restructuring clients' tax affairs.
• depending on experience, providing specialist tax advice to clients including succession planning, choice of business vehicle and general owner-manged business tax advice as it affects the shareholders/owners.
• dealing with HMRC on tax investigations.
• working closely with the Corporate Tax Manager and acting as first point of contact for corporate clients.
• assisting the leadership team on Firm-wide projects from time to time.

About you

We are looking for candidates with a strong desire to learn and progress. Here is what we are looking for in an ideal candidate:

• ATT qualified, but this is not essential
• good level of technical knowledge, and experience with using online technical resources to research and summarise complex issues for partners, managers and
• clients
• genuine enthusiasm for developing relationships with clients and acting as a trusted
• adviser
• experience of working within a corporate client tax team
• ability to manage workflow for the department in a busy and demanding environment,
• and to manage and prioritise own workload.
• outstanding written and verbal communication, with the ability to adapt your style to
• suit a variety of audiences.
• organised and able to prioritise and manage own workload
• ability to communicate at effectively, both in writing and verbally
• excellent attention to detail, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• displays a good work ethic - showing initiative and motivation
• effective team member – working collaboratively across all departments
• has a professional and inclusive approach to working relationships
• thinks clearly and considers impacts
• curious of and is enthusiastic about continuous improvement
• ability to work towards deadlines and improve efficiencies
• excellent IT skills are essential

Additional benefits available for the Corporate Tax Senior:

• group life assurance 4 x salary
• enhanced family leave
• hybrid working between office and home
• social functions and events
• access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• employee Assistance Programme
• employee Referral Bonus – we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

Culture

We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.